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THIS Plastic Surgery Trend Has Jumped More Than 4000% in 13 Years!

We like to chat about getting super-sexy arms here at SELF, especially around this time of year when we're swapping long-sleeved blouses for strappy sundresses. But even we were surprised at this statistic released today by the American Society of...

We like to chat about getting super-sexy arms here at SELF, especially around this time of year when we're swapping long-sleeved blouses for strappy sundresses. But even we were surprised at this statistic released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Last year, more than 15,000 women underwent surgical arm lifts to remove fat or loose skin from the backs of the upper arms. That's up 4,378% since 2000. Yikes.

Why the staggering increase? Docs say it's partially due to a growth in sleeveless fashions, as well as celebrity-driven inspiration. According to an ASPS poll, women today want arms most like Michelle Obama, Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Biel, to name a few. And hey, while we certainly can't blame folks for wanting such perfect arms, we've found a few toning routines to get your arms in tip-top shape by the time your bikini is ready to hit the beach.